FLA recruit interested in UL

[OleMissCajunFan]

(OT) Branden Curry, (OT) Kevin Bryant, and now OG Jaron Odom have expressed an interest in Ole Miss and vise versa.

"They started calling me in the middle of the season after they saw my tape," commented Jaron Odom. "They like me, and I think they are on the verge of offering me."

Art Kehoe was the offensive line coach for the University of Miami for 26 years and is very well known throughout the state of Florida.

"That is what got me interested in Ole Miss. Coach Art Kehoe is a great coach. He has a big history with the "U" (of Miami)."

Florida State is another school that is getting close to extending a scholarship offer to Odom.

"We have been talking a lot lately. They like me, and I think they are going to offer me pretty soon too."

The OL coach for FSU also stands out for Jaron.

"Coach McCale is a great coach. I went to their camp, and I love the way he coaches."

Jaron has lined up two official visits in December.

"I have scheduled a visit to LA Lafayette for December 3rd, but hopefully we are still in the playoffs. I am suppose to go to Memphis on December 15th, but I could be rescheduling that one too. It all just depends on how far we make it in the playoffs."

Memphis gives Jaron an opportunity for early playing time.

"They are hurting for some offensive linemen. I know if I go there, I will be starting next year. That is pretty big."

And LA Lafayette has built some close ties with the youngster.

"They offered me first, and Coach Jenkins and I talk a lot. I call him almost every day."

Jaron will be looking for two things when it comes decision time.

"How close is their team? Are they like a family? And the education part will be big too. How valuable will my degree be?"

In the meantime, Odom is looking to finish his high school career on a high note.

"We are 9-1 and play North Miami Beach in the second round (of the 6A playoffs) Friday. We think we can go all the way."

Odom has always been known as a strong run blocker, but he thinks he has gotten even better at it this season.

"I am just a lot stronger now. I am dominating in our blocking schemes. I am a much better run blocker this year. I still need to work on my pass blocking. I need to quit letting the speed rushers get by me. I am getting better at it, but I still have some work to go."

Playing with two highly recruited teammates in Branden Curry and Kevin Bryant has brought out the competition between the three offensive linemen.

"We all compete in practices. We like to see who gets the most pancakes. I

[CajunProud]

It would be great to get someone like this, but you kind of have to wonder how the last 3 weeks have hurt our chances at getting someone like this.

[cajunlove]

It would be great to get someone like this, but you kind of have to wonder how the last 3 weeks have hurt our chances at getting someone like this.

The recent failures of the Cajuns may help if the recruit knows that he will play immediately. How Brandon Cox fares in the NFL draft will probably carry some weight with this recruit's decision. I still think, however, that one or both of the coordinators should be fired. Something has got to give.

[Cajun Express]

The recent failures of the Cajuns may help if the recruit knows that he will play immediately. How Brandon Cox fares in the NFL draft will probably carry some weight with this recruit's decision. .

Cox's draft stock will not be known until well after this years recruits have signed NLI. He will either be drafted or have completed his time with UL so what does the draft have to do with anything?

[cajunlove]

Cox's draft stock will not be known until well after this years recruits have signed NLI. He will either be drafted or have completed his time with UL so what does the draft have to do with anything?

OK, I stand corrected. His draft status won't have anything to do with the decisions of this year's recruits. However, I dont quite understand what you were trying to accomplish with your snide second sentence.

Why would Cox either be drafted or finish his time with UL? Will he have not completed enough credits to graduate after this year?

Also, why make such a snide remark? I don't believe we know each other. And I don't believe that my remark earlier was beligerent. In fact, I was trying to find some hope in that the suden downturn in the Cajuns' football season may draw some recruits who want to get immediate playing time. I made the comment about Cox's draft status because a school having players drafted into the NFL is a positive recruiting tool. The more players drafted, the stronger the recruiting tool. Take it easy, and have a nice day.

[RaginEsquire06]

OK, I stand corrected. His draft status won't have anything to do with the decisions of this year's recruits. However, I dont quite understand what you were trying to accomplish with your snide second sentence.

Why would Cox either be drafted or finish his time with UL? Will he have not completed enough credits to graduate after this year?

Also, why make such a snide remark? I don't believe we know each other. And I don't believe that my remark earlier was beligerent. In fact, I was trying to find some hope in that the suden downturn in the Cajuns' football season may draw some recruits who want to get immediate playing time. I made the comment about Cox's draft status because a school having players drafted into the NFL is a positive recruiting tool. The more players drafted, the stronger the recruiting tool. Take it easy, and have a nice day.

Give em a break CajunLove,aka Esquire Class of '06...Congratulations to you sir!